Wandering Lizard

An online magazine with information related to attractions, lodging, dining,
and travel resources in selected areas of the Western United States

History of the American West

The history of the American West includes many threads that reach back into the earlier history of other lands and cultures; particularly Spain, Mexico, England, Ireland, France, Russia, China, and the indigenous peoples of pre-Hispanic California. This section of the website presents history notes that may be of interest to the traveler. Additional readings are also suggested for those interested in a more complete understanding of the relationship between the people, events and localities.

"History is the interpretation of the
significance that the past has for us."

Johan Huizinga


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